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Tafelski Family History

Tafelski Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of Tafel 1 with the addition of the suffix -ski commonly used in forming surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tafelski family from?

You can see how Tafelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tafelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Tafelski families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tafelski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tafelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tafelski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tafelski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tafelski. 21% of Tafelski men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Tafelski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tafelski were Moulder and Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Moulder
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%

What Tafelski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tafelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tafelski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 221 immigration records available for the last name Tafelski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 321 military records available for the last name Tafelski. For the veterans among your Tafelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tafelski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tafelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tafelski in 1957 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tafelski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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